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“FDR made a statement that's recorded to Henry Morgenthau on the 4th of August, 1941, about defeating Hitler quoted in Conrad Crane's book.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: strategic bombing ethics
For: Historians and military ethics scholars
Key quote: “FDR made a statement that's recorded to Henry Morgenthau on the 4th of August, 1941, about defeating Hitler quoted in Conrad Crane's book, and Roosevelt said, said, quote, well, the way to lick Hitler is the way I've been telling the English, but they won't listen to me.”
The host references Conrad Crane's book to highlight the complexities and moral dilemmas surrounding strategic bombing during World War II. The discussion includes insights from historical figures like FDR and their conflicting views on targeting civilians versus military objectives.